How to Renew PDP License in South Africa; Are you a professional driver in South Africa?
If so, you need a Professional Driving Permit (PDP) to operate certain vehicles for a living.
For operating public transportation and heavy vehicles like taxis, buses, and breakdown vehicles, a professional driving permit (PrDP) is essential. Nonetheless, there are exceptions where a PDP is not required, such as driving a tractor.
Previously known as a public drivers permit (PDP), a professional driving permit used to be issued to drivers before 1998. To drive any of the following vehicles, you need a valid professional driver’s license:
– Vehicles for carrying goods (over 3,500 kg)
– Dismantled vehicles
– Coaches (any bus)
– Minibus taxis (over 3,500 kg) that carry 12 or more passengers, including the driver
– Vehicles that transport people for a fee
– Vehicles for transporting dangerous substances (over 3,500 kg)
– Tankers carrying flammable liquids derived from petroleum
– Vehicles carrying 12 or more people, including the driver
If you own a motor vehicle that requires a professional driving permit, you cannot allow another person to drive it on a public road, unless they possess the appropriate category of a professional driving permit.
To acquire a professional driver’s license, you must fulfill the following criteria:
– Possess a valid driver’s license for the specific vehicle type you are applying for
– Meet the minimum age requirement (which varies depending on the vehicle type)
– Provide a medical fitness certificate, if required by certain vehicle types, issued by an approved training body
– Have no convictions for driving under the influence, reckless driving, or any other offense, and your driver’s license must not be suspended or revoked. If you become medically unfit or are found guilty of driving under the influence, reckless or negligent driving, or committing a criminal offense, your professional driving permit may be suspended or revoked.
To apply for a PrDP, you will need the following documents:
– Your identification document (ID)
– Two ID-sized photographs
– Your driver’s license
– A certificate of criminal record police clearance
For additional information, please contact the Transport Administration and Licensing helpdesk of the Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works.
What is the cost of renewing a PDP license?
To renew a Professional Driving Permit (PrDP), there is an application fee (R96.00) and an issuing fee (R96.00), totaling R204.00.
What documents are required for PDP renewal?
In order to renew a Professional Driving Permit (PrDP), the applicant must undergo a medical examination, an eye exam, and provide their fingerprints. The Application for Professional Driving Permit (Form PD1) must be completed.
How can I renew my PDP online in South Africa?
Gauteng residents should apply for renewal online by visiting online.natis.gov.za. Booking appointments can be done through the website, and the necessary application forms can be downloaded separately. Gauteng motorists have the option to renew their driver’s licenses or apply for a professional driving permit (PDP) using this online process.